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Literary Las Vegas: Ross Fried

“From Reckless to Recovery” author Ross Fried’s life fell apart when his parents divorced. His mother left, his father uprooted him, and eventually Fried ended up couch surfing with friends, homeless in high school.

 
North Las Vegas boxing club’s specialized programs help fight Parkinson’s disease

It’s been said that Muhammad Ali’s biggest opponent was Parkinson’s disease, which many attribute to boxing, but it turns out what made and ultimately led to the death of the former heavyweight champion could help others in their fight against his deadly opponent.

Las Vegas Chiari group aims to raise awareness about brain malformation

After Christine Smith underwent brain decompression surgery in 2007, life became a little more precious, and clinging to it seemed nearly impossible for a while. Smith is living with Chiari malformation, a rare neurological condition in which her herniated cerebellum is bulging below her skull and creating pressure around her spinal cord.

Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada hand out 13 of its highest honors at 100-year anniversary of Gold Awards

Thirteen young women became part of a 100-year-old tradition through the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada on May 26. The group hosted its High Award Banquet and the 100-year anniversary of the Girl Scouts’ Gold Award at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. This year’s award winners were presented with the Girl Scouts’ highest honor, which can be thought of as the equivalent of a Boy Scout becoming an Eagle Scout.

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Cooking with cannabis: Essence Vegas invites chefs, chocolatiers to share tips in Welllness workshop

With medical marijuana dispensaries opening throughout Clark County, Essence Vegas is hosting Wellness Wednesdays to educate patient card holders about a number of topics. In its biweekly workshop on June 15, chefs talked about edible products, explaining how to cook cannabis, properly measure baked goods so they have an even dose and what goes into infusing butter with cannabis.

Las Vegas mental health court helps defendants get out of criminal justice system

As court enters into session, Judge Heidi Almase takes her seat and begins to hear her cases for the morning. But this isn’t a regular court proceeding. As part of mental health court, the 12 defendants before her are dealing with a mental illness that contributed to their introduction to the criminal justice system.

Las Vegas residents say living with mental illness is a process

Everyone kept telling local artist Ryan Brunty that Yerman — the name of the monster he created for one of his paintings — had sad eyes. They weren’t wrong: The drawing was the latest manifestation of Brunty’s own depression.

From shoehorns to trash can cleaning, ‘Shark Tank’ hopefuls pull ideas from everyday life for Summerlin audition

“Shark Tank” regulars Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran and Daymond John were nowhere in sight May 19 when the popular television show visited Red Rock Resort, but it seemed everybody else was. At least 200 people showed up to apply to be on ABC’s show that matches would-be entrepreneurs with millionaires and billionaires looking for solid investment ideas.

Bank of America program helps student leaders guide peers through Boys & Girls Clubs internship

For the past two years, Mark Jacoby has prepared groups of students for their “Warren.” Warren spends his days missing meals, getting picked last in kickball, and not getting the care and nurture that kids deserve. With a sheet of paper, Jacoby demonstrates the toll it takes on Warren’s self-worth, ripping away pieces until only a strip remains. Warren is imaginary, but the situation is not.

Business lets customers purchase other stores’ surplus online, pick up at North Las Vegas warehouse

Ever buy something and decide to return it? Maybe there was a small tear or the color wasn’t right. Most people don’t think twice about what happens to those items, but often many of them don’t end up back on the store’s shelves — instead they end up at Liquidity Services Warehouse, 3010 E. Alexander Road.

Seasonal summer offerings bring variety to Itsy Bitsy menu

Since its debut inside the Ogden last spring, Itsy Bitsy Ramen and Whisky has amassed quite a following in downtown Las Vegas. It’s modern decor, edgy artwork, sake cocktails and overall hip vibe have been drawing diners to try its customizable ramen bowls, small plates, sushi hand rolls and rice bowls. But the desert summer’s 115-degree weather isn’t exactly hot ramen season, so a seasonal summer menu is offering some cooler items.

Dining events and news for June 30-July 6, 2016

View rounds up dining events and news from across the Las Vegas Valley, from restaurant openings to special dinners and promotions.

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